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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-12-10, 03:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,035
Posted By OverTheHill

I have been seriously considering Trek's 7.5 FX...

I have been seriously considering Trek's 7.5 FX and liked seeing your pictures. It is a striking color set up. Nice Bike:-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-09, 09:35 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,230
Posted By OverTheHill

This has been a great year for cycling becoming a...

This has been a great year for cycling becoming a way of life for me. I had a mitral valve repair open heart surgery 2 years ago, and was seeing my cardiologist every 6 months. At my last visit he...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-09, 03:38 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,563
Posted By OverTheHill

Yes, I have a cell phone and consider it an...

Yes, I have a cell phone and consider it an essential part of my bike equipment. I've read many posts on first aid kits, tire repair (patches, pumps, levers and spare tube) kits, helmets and cycle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-09, 02:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,613
Posted By OverTheHill

I have a 2008 Sedona DX and agree with Little...

I have a 2008 Sedona DX and agree with Little Darwin. The Cypress DX or Trek 7200 with 700cc wheels may have been a better fit with the riding I am doing which is roads and rail trails. I have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-09, 02:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,455
Posted By OverTheHill

Ditto. Once you experience the stopping...

Ditto. Once you experience the stopping confidence that disc brakes provide in wet/sloppy conditions, you will never want to ride a bike without them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-09, 08:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,997
Posted By OverTheHill

I ride a Giant Sedona DX with 26 X 1.95 tires. ...

I ride a Giant Sedona DX with 26 X 1.95 tires. Today, I rode 19 miles on a very hilly paved surface and averaged 10.8 MPH with a maximum speed of 25.8 MPH. On a flat paved rail trail I can average...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,759
Posted By OverTheHill

Yes, it comes with a bracket and screws for...

Yes, it comes with a bracket and screws for attaching to the existing frame screw lugs on the seat tube. Also, it comes with 2 rubber gaskets that sandwich between the bracket and the bike frame,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-09, 08:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,759
Posted By OverTheHill

I've been riding on paved and unpaved rail...

I've been riding on paved and unpaved rail trails, as well as metro park and state park roads and trails. My goal is to ride 20 miles a day. I am currently building up to that and rode 18 1/2 miles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-09, 08:03 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 46,942
Posted By OverTheHill

South Lyon Cycle is about 4 miles from my home,...

South Lyon Cycle is about 4 miles from my home, which makes it very convenient. This LBS is located in a small town setting, but does a brisk business because of the personal attention you receive. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-09, 10:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,465
Posted By OverTheHill

Thanks for the link. As stated above this is...

Thanks for the link. As stated above this is indeed very fascinating, and in today's economy this information has the potential to change as we're reading.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-09, 07:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,759
Posted By OverTheHill

What do you use to inflate tires on a ride?

What do you use to inflate tires on a ride if necessary? I'd like to have something in my rack trunk for emergencies and want to know what the experts here on the forum suggest. Which mini-pump do...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-19-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,847
Posted By OverTheHill

Yesterday I successfully installed a Cateye...

Yesterday I successfully installed a Cateye CC-RD100 (wired) Strada on my 2008 Giant Sedona DX with front suspension and disc brakes. I had to pay special attention to routing my wire, but it works...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-19-09, 03:53 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 360,396
Posted By OverTheHill

I use a Romisen RC-N3 CREE Q5 LED Flashlight from...

I use a Romisen RC-N3 CREE Q5 LED Flashlight from Shining Beam with a Tenergy Lithium CR123A 1300mah battery mounted to my handlebar with a Two Fish holder. This set-up is awesome!
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-17-09, 07:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,500
Posted By OverTheHill

Ditto on the Planet Bike Superflash. Amazon...

Ditto on the Planet Bike Superflash. Amazon shipped it to me through BikeWorldUSA for $16.45 plus $4.09 Shipping & Handling. Total: $20.54

This light is small, light weight and blindingly...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-17-09, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,698
Posted By OverTheHill

My wife test rode the Townie and a couple other...

My wife test rode the Townie and a couple other brands. After a few adjustment on the Townie by the bike shop mechanic, she fell in love with it. There was no way she was going to leave the bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-09, 12:31 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 200,863
Posted By OverTheHill

Thanks Catweazle. This thread explains in easy...

Thanks Catweazle. This thread explains in easy to understand terms, the questions that I had about buying a bike for my current lifestyle. This is very informative and gave me a baseline for...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-12-09, 11:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,218
Posted By OverTheHill

My wife and I picked her new Townie 21D...

My wife and I picked her new Townie 21D yesterday. Townie is the original flat foot concept innovator and provides more lowstep room than the competition. She test rode the Townie, Trek, Giant and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-09, 06:48 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 514,751
Posted By OverTheHill

I am 59 years young. 1. What type of bikes...

I am 59 years young.

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?
2008 Giant Sedona DX

2. Do you take any special supplements/vitamins/minerals as you have grown older?
Multi-Vitamin

3. How...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-28-05, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 514,751
Posted By OverTheHill

Please tell us your age. 55 1. What type...

Please tell us your age.
55

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?
1994 Schwinn Moab Cro-Moly MTB

2. Do you take any special supplements/vitamins/minerals as you have grown older?...
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